Vocabulary 1.3 “The Necklace” Reading Strategies Fiction More Vocabulary 1pt 1 pt 1 pt 1pt 1 pt 2 pt 2 pt 2pt 2pt 2 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 4 pt 4 pt 4pt 4 pt 4pt 5pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt
to see something and understand it Eleanor M. Savko 5/2/2018 to see something and understand it What are Q and A?
perceive
expensive things you don’t need
luxury
to think something is important or useful
value
very embarrassing
humiliating
something that represents something else
symbol
Why is Madame Loisel unable to marry a rich, important man?
She does not have wealthy parents.
Why does Madame Loisel assume the necklace is real?
The friend who owns it is wealthy.
The home that Madame Loisel dreams of shows that she…
…thinks appearances are very important.
True or False: This story teaches us that hard work will be rewarded.
False
This story teaches us that vanity causes suffering. True or False: This story teaches us that vanity causes suffering.
True
How do you clarify ideas?
Re-read (or read it again) Read on (or keep reading)
What is the first step to clarify vocabulary?
look for clues
What is the second step in clarifying vocabulary?
make some guesses
What is the third step to clarify vocabulary when reading?
try the guesses in the sentence
What is the definition of the setting of a story in fiction?
time & place or where & when
What is the setting of “The Necklace”?
late 1800’s
“Her shabby apartment … was an embarrassment to her.” This sentence tells us that Madame Loisel believes what about her life?
She believes she should live in a fancy place.
“She took the garbage down to the street every morning…” What does this show about Madame Loisel’s life now?
She has changed a lot.
the situation of being very poor
poverty
to encourage someone to take action
inspire
something that looks like something else
imitation
People with different opinions ____________ things differently.
perceive
People without enough money for food, shelter, or clothing, are living in _____________.
poverty